#huck amber dream

Huck: You must have read most of the books in this library by now?

Melora:Not really, I usually just end up re-reading my favourites.

Bramble: If there are favourites just put them on your birthday list and they’re yours.

Melora:Thanks Bram, I might but some of those books are like old friends at this point.  I couldn’t just stop visiting them, they might get lonely.  

Huck:They’re books Mel, they don’t have feelings.

Melora:Is it okay if I leave them behind the desk for you to bring home?  I’m just going to be out taking photos for a while longer.

Bramble:Sure thing Nugget, you know the drill.  I’ll just be in the back tagging the new releases.  

Bramble: Hey Nugget, anything you need?  Feel like catching lunch with your favourite uncle?  I’m suddenly craving burritos. 

Huck: K so that’s rude?

Melora:I can’t stay, I’m just dropping off Fredo’s returns.  But I thought I might pick up a couple new books while I’m here. 

Bramble: Anything in particular you’re looking for?

Melora: Maybe another biography, I’m not sure.

Huck: What are you doing here anyways?

Melora:Just returning some books for Fredo while I was out taking photos.  I thought I’d come in to see you guys.

Huck: If you’re not going to take over my shift you could at least bring me lunch then?  I want a burrito.  

Melora: Do you have money?

Huck: No because all my money is going towards paying for stupid landscaping.

Melora: Then no burrito for you.  

Huck:But I’m starving!

Bram: You should have thought about that before making a series KitKot videos of your tree stealing prank.

Huck:It’s so unfair, why am I the only one stuck in here all day?

Melora:Because you’re the one who stole all the trees from school property.

Huck:Borrowed!  I put them back.

Melora:Didn’t you lose one?

Huck:I didn’t lose it, I just put it somewhere…better.

Huck: Please, oh please tell me you’re coming to free me.

Melora: Free you?  

Huck: I hate it here, it’s so boring, and this computer isn’t even connected to the internet.  I’ve been playing Minesweeper for the last hour and a half.

Melora:What no patrons to distract you?

Huck:I wish, it’s just been a few elderly people who come by to talk about how nice it is we finally fixed this place up?  For real Mel, that happened before I was born.  

Puck: Sorry Dad.

Huck: Yeah sorry, you neveryell.

Bramble:  I’m sorry for yelling, but you can’t be daring each other to do stupid crap, I know what you’re like.

Daylily: This has nothing to do with your dad’s story, that house is a safety hazard, you could really get hurt.  Now can we not move on?  Why don’t you tell us more about this assistant opportunity Mel?  

Melora:Um, okay, sure…

Melora: Sure, whatever you say.

Puck: “Whatever you say” sounds to me like you’re scared.

Huck: Worried that Beans McGravy might get you?

Melora:You’re not serious.

Puck: Then I dare you to go down to that house and get a photo inside to prove it.

Bramble: Enough!  There is no daring anyone to go to anywhere and I don’t want to hear one more word about that house.  The only thing that matters is that you kids steer clear – understood?

Puck:That’s not what bookkeeping means dingus.

Huck: I know that ass-

Daylily[sternly]:We are at the dinner table.

Huck:As…tually.  I know that actually, is what I was going to say.  But I don’t really know what you do Mom.  I mean, I’m still not even sure what a financial advisor is.  

Daylily: You wouldn’t have to know, it’s just some light secretary work.  

Huck:I think I’ll stick with Dad and the library, but thanks Mom.

Daylily: So I was thinking about hiring someone part-time for bookkeeping.

Melora:Oh?

Daylily: Mhmm, most of my work is done by email and I’m looking for some record-keeping when it comes to my client documents.  I was thinking about offering the job to anyone at this table who might want it?  Maybe someone looking to pay off a nearly five figure debt?

Huck:But I’m already keeping books at the library!